Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Xiaomi 11T Pro
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 11T Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $749 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 61/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,140,220); the Xiaomi 11T Pro is noticeably lighter (204g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Xiaomi 11T Pro
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1140220
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 11T Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $749
- Better portability (48/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 11T Pro, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 24 points higher (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Xiaomi 11T Pro — 44/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11T Pro (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 11T Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11T Pro (79/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11T Pro (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11T Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi 11T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1140220 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 108 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 164.1×76.9×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $500 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 11T Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 11T Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 11T Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Xiaomi 11T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Xiaomi 11T Pro by 245.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $249. Xiaomi 11T Pro was $249 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11T Pro (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 11T Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11T Pro (79/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11T Pro (81/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11T Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 11T Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11T Pro by 24 points (85/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 11T Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Xiaomi 11T Pro — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 11T Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 11T Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Xiaomi 11T Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 11T Pro is a better fit for active users.